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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 930.44 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 930.44 and 426.08 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 930.44 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/930.44 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 930.44 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 396,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,441.88/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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