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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.44, 931.36 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.44, 931.36 and 466.16 is: 698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.44 : 931.36 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.44/931.36 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.44x = 931.36 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.44x = 434,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,162.78/621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.64

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