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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 930.77 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 930.77 and 230.71 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 930.77 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/930.77 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 930.77 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 214,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,735.33/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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