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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 931.62 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 931.62 and 333.08 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 931.62 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/931.62 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 931.62 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 310,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,303.99/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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