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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.69, 932.53 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.69, 932.53 and 406.63 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.69 : 932.53 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.69/932.53 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.69x = 932.53 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.69x = 379,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,194.67/621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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