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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 931.77 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 931.77 and 458.46 is: 687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 931.77 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/931.77 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 931.77 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 427,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,179.27/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.89

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