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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 856.93 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 856.93 and 384.80 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 856.93 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/856.93 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 856.93 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 329,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,746.66/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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