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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 931.50 and 405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 931.50 and 405.05 is: 607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 931.50 = 405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/931.50 = 405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 931.50 × 405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 377,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,299.42/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.57

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