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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 930.32 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 930.32 and 404 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 930.32 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/930.32 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 930.32 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 375,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,849.28/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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