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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.84, 928.92 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.84, 928.92 and 388.64 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.84 : 928.92 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.84/928.92 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.84x = 928.92 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.84x = 361,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,015.47/620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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