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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 931.11 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 931.11 and 401.74 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 931.11 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/931.11 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 931.11 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 374,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,064.13/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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