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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.62, 932.46 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.62, 932.46 and 426.16 is: 639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.62 : 932.46 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.62/932.46 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.62x = 932.46 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.62x = 397,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,377.15/621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.26

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