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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.79, 931.55 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.79, 931.55 and 346.86 is: 520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.79 : 931.55 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.79/931.55 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.79x = 931.55 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.79x = 323,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,115.70/620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.49

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