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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 930.30 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 930.30 and 402.28 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 930.30 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/930.30 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 930.30 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 374,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,241.08/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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