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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.71, 932.67 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.71, 932.67 and 485.02 is: 727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.71 : 932.67 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.71/932.67 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.71x = 932.67 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.71x = 452,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,361.18/621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.61

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