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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 931.48 and 346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 931.48 and 346.90 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 931.48 = 346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/931.48 = 346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 931.48 × 346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 323,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,130.41/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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