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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 931.99 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 931.99 and 210.49 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 931.99 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/931.99 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 931.99 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 196,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,174.58/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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