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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.55, 931.29 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.55, 931.29 and 438.04 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.55 : 931.29 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.55/931.29 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.55x = 931.29 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.55x = 407,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,942.27/621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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