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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.90, 932.17 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.90, 932.17 and 416.39 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.90 : 932.17 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.90/932.17 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.90x = 932.17 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.90x = 388,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,143.94/620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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