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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 931.01 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 931.01 and 415.42 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 931.01 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/931.01 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 931.01 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 386,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,760.17/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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