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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 929.20 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 929.20 and 327.88 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 929.20 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/929.20 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 929.20 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 304,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,662.34/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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