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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 931.18 and 552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 931.18 and 552.68 is: 829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 931.18 = 552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/931.18 = 552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 931.18 × 552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 514,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,644.56/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.16

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