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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.71, 931.74 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.71, 931.74 and 466.41 is: 699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.71 : 931.74 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.71/931.74 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.71x = 931.74 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.71x = 434,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,572.85/621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.00

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