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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 930.21 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 930.21 and 437.84 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 930.21 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/930.21 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 930.21 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 407,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,283.15/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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