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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.24, 932.31 and 500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.24, 932.31 and 500.95 is: 751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.24 : 932.31 = 500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.24/932.31 = 500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.24x = 932.31 × 500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.24x = 467,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,040.69/621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.79

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