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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 930.42 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 930.42 and 389.76 is: 584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 930.42 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/930.42 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 930.42 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 362,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,640.50/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.24

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