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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 929.31 and 483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 929.31 and 483.37 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 929.31 = 483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/929.31 = 483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 929.31 × 483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 449,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,196.44/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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