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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.51, 932.54 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.51, 932.54 and 553.20 is: 830.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.51 : 932.54 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.51/932.54 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.51x = 932.54 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.51x = 515,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,878.36/621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.04

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