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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 929.34 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 929.34 and 401.64 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 929.34 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/929.34 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 929.34 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 373,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,260.12/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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