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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 926.68 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 926.68 and 483.02 is: 721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 926.68 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/926.68 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 926.68 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 447,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,604.97/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.11

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