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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 930.78 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 930.78 and 404.25 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 930.78 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/930.78 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 930.78 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 376,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,267.82/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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