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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 932.30 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 932.30 and 390.45 is: 585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 932.30 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/932.30 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 932.30 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 364,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,014.58/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.81

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