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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 930.88 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 930.88 and 332.48 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 930.88 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/930.88 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 930.88 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 309,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,498.98/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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