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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.70, 932.61 and 274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.70, 932.61 and 274.99 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.70 : 932.61 = 274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.70/932.61 = 274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.70x = 932.61 × 274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.70x = 256,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,458.42/621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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