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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 930.54 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 930.54 and 599.72 is: 898.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 930.54 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/930.54 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 930.54 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 558,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,063.45/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.19

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