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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 931.71 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 931.71 and 544.44 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 931.71 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/931.71 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 931.71 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 507,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,260.19/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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