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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 931.23 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 931.23 and 456.53 is: 684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 931.23 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/931.23 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 931.23 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 425,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,129.78/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.49

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