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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 931.11 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 931.11 and 291.84 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 931.11 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/931.11 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 931.11 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 271,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,735.14/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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