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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 930.47 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 930.47 and 389.79 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 930.47 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/930.47 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 930.47 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 362,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,687.90/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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