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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 932.85 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 932.85 and 275.06 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 932.85 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/932.85 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 932.85 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 256,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,585.06/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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