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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 931.98 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 931.98 and 274.82 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 931.98 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/931.98 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 931.98 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 256,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,124.96/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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