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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 931.46 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 931.46 and 324.09 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 931.46 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/931.46 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 931.46 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 301,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,876.87/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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