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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 929.63 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 929.63 and 376.47 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 929.63 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/929.63 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 929.63 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 349,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,975.92/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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