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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.87, 930.62 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.87, 930.62 and 483.50 is: 724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.87 : 930.62 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.87/930.62 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.87x = 930.62 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.87x = 449,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,958.31/620.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.73

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