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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 931.54 and 439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 931.54 and 439.39 is: 659.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 931.54 = 439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/931.54 = 439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 931.54 × 439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 409,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,309.36/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.29

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