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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.46, 931.27 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.46, 931.27 and 415.32 is: 622.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.46 : 931.27 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.46/931.27 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.46x = 931.27 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.46x = 386,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,775.06/621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.37

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