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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.48, 931.92 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.48, 931.92 and 440.04 is: 659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.48 : 931.92 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.48/931.92 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.48x = 931.92 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.48x = 410,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,082.08/621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.85

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