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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.84, 929.81 and 400.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.84, 929.81 and 400.79 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.84 : 929.81 = 400.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.84/929.81 = 400.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.84x = 929.81 × 400.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.84x = 372,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,651.90/620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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