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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 930.84 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 930.84 and 308.52 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 930.84 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/930.84 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 930.84 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 287,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,182.76/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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