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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.31, 929.94 and 456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.31, 929.94 and 456.74 is: 683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.31 : 929.94 = 456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.31/929.94 = 456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.31x = 929.94 × 456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.31x = 424,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,740.49/621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.62

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