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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 931.68 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 931.68 and 332.48 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 931.68 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/931.68 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 931.68 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 309,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,764.97/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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