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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 930.24 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 930.24 and 401.04 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 930.24 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/930.24 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 930.24 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 373,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,063.45/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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