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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 930.42 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 930.42 and 437.94 is: 655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 930.42 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/930.42 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 930.42 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 407,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,468.13/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.39

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