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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.27, 932.67 and 570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.27, 932.67 and 570.33 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.27 : 932.67 = 570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.27/932.67 = 570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.27x = 932.67 × 570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.27x = 531,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,929.68/621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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