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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 930.98 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 930.98 and 437.56 is: 656.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 930.98 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/930.98 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 930.98 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 407,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,358.38/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.26

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