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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 932.52 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 932.52 and 329.12 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 932.52 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/932.52 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 932.52 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 306,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,906.32/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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