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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 930.40 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 930.40 and 548.80 is: 822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 930.40 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/930.40 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 930.40 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 510,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,603.52/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.49

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