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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 930.30 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 930.30 and 596.12 is: 892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 930.30 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/930.30 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 930.30 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 554,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,565.78/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.12

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