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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 931.80 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 931.80 and 476.82 is: 715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 931.80 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/931.80 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 931.80 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 444,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,300.88/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.01

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