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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 930.50 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 930.50 and 389.41 is: 583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 930.50 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/930.50 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 930.50 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 362,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,348.14/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.46

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