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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 932.09 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 932.09 and 287.84 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 932.09 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/932.09 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 932.09 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 268,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,292.79/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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