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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 931.05 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 931.05 and 292.65 is: 438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 931.05 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/931.05 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 931.05 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 272,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,471.78/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.47

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