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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.75, 929.47 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.75, 929.47 and 327.65 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.75 : 929.47 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.75/929.47 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.75x = 929.47 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.75x = 304,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,536.51/620.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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