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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 931.65 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 931.65 and 332.82 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 931.65 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/931.65 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 931.65 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 310,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,071.75/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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