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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 931.47 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 931.47 and 437.88 is: 656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 931.47 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/931.47 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 931.47 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 407,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,872.08/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.29

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