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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 932.42 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 932.42 and 329.11 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 932.42 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/932.42 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 932.42 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 306,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,868.75/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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