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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 932.13 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 932.13 and 210.46 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 932.13 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/932.13 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 932.13 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 196,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,177.40/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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