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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 930.98 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 930.98 and 426.28 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 930.98 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/930.98 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 930.98 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 396,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,858.15/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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