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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 929.48 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 929.48 and 474.21 is: 709.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 929.48 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/929.48 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 929.48 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 440,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,766.34/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.67

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