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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 933.46 and 575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 933.46 and 575.84 is: 865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 933.46 = 575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/933.46 = 575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 933.46 × 575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 537,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,523.61/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.41

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