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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 931.07 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 931.07 and 332.71 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 931.07 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/931.07 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 931.07 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 309,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,776.30/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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