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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 931.39 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 931.39 and 291.75 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 931.39 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/931.39 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 931.39 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 271,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,733.03/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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