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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.10, 931.65 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.10, 931.65 and 564.40 is: 846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.10 : 931.65 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.10/931.65 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.10x = 931.65 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.10x = 525,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,823.26/621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.60

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