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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 931.95 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 931.95 and 332.76 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 931.95 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/931.95 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 931.95 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 310,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,115.68/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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