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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 930.53 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 930.53 and 329.15 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 930.53 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/930.53 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 930.53 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 306,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,277.65/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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