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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 931.12 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 931.12 and 404.30 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 931.12 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/931.12 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 931.12 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 376,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,451.82/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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