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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 929.76 and 414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 929.76 and 414.87 is: 621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 929.76 = 414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/929.76 = 414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 929.76 × 414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 385,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,729.53/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.26

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