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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 931.44 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 931.44 and 332.96 is: 499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 931.44 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/931.44 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 931.44 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 310,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,132.26/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.44

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