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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.57, 932.51 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.57, 932.51 and 439.32 is: 659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.57 : 932.51 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.57/932.51 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.57x = 932.51 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.57x = 409,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,670.29/621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.09

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