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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 930.98 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 930.98 and 504.34 is: 755.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 930.98 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/930.98 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 930.98 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 469,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,531.79/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.84

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