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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.94, 930.92 and 401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.94, 930.92 and 401.79 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.94 : 930.92 = 401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.94/930.92 = 401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.94x = 930.92 × 401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.94x = 374,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,032.34/620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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