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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 932.16 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 932.16 and 447.57 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 932.16 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/932.16 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 932.16 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 417,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,206.85/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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