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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 932.61 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 932.61 and 329.25 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 932.61 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/932.61 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 932.61 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 307,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,061.84/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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