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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 932.70 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 932.70 and 439.40 is: 659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 932.70 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/932.70 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 932.70 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 409,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,828.38/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.74

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