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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.46 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.46 and 210.79 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.46 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.46 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.46 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 196,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,553.24/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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