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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.10, 929.85 and 556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.10, 929.85 and 556.30 is: 832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.10 : 929.85 = 556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.10/929.85 = 556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.10x = 929.85 × 556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.10x = 517,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,275.56/621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.84

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