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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.69, 932.49 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.69, 932.49 and 256.47 is: 384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.69 : 932.49 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.69/932.49 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.69x = 932.49 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.69x = 239,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,155.71/621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.69

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