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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 931.20 and 458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 931.20 and 458.68 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 931.20 = 458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/931.20 = 458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 931.20 × 458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 427,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,122.82/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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