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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 931.74 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 931.74 and 332.44 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 931.74 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/931.74 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 931.74 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 309,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,747.65/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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