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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.09, 932.04 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.09, 932.04 and 458.28 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.09 : 932.04 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.09/932.04 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.09x = 932.04 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.09x = 427,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,135.29/621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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