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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.55, 930.50 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.55, 930.50 and 459.96 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.55 : 930.50 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.55/930.50 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.55x = 930.50 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.55x = 427,992.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,992.78/621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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