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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 933.66 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 933.66 and 429.48 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 933.66 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/933.66 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 933.66 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 400,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,988.30/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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