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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 931.64 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 931.64 and 279 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 931.64 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/931.64 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 931.64 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 259,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,927.56/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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