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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 927.32 and 549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 927.32 and 549.16 is: 819.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 927.32 = 549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/927.32 = 549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 927.32 × 549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 509,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,247.05/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.67

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