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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 930.56 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 930.56 and 332.01 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 930.56 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/930.56 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 930.56 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 308,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,953.57/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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