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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.29, 932.55 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.29, 932.55 and 417.27 is: 626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.29 : 932.55 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.29/932.55 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.29x = 932.55 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.29x = 389,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,125.14/621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.32

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