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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.19, 932.14 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.19, 932.14 and 279.19 is: 418.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.19 : 932.14 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.19/932.14 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.19x = 932.14 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.19x = 260,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,244.17/621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.94

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