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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 932.48 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 932.48 and 405.12 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 932.48 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/932.48 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 932.48 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 377,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,766.30/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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