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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 932.32 and 417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 932.32 and 417.45 is: 626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 932.32 = 417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/932.32 = 417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 932.32 × 417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 389,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,201.59/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.08

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