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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.85 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.85 and 414.36 is: 621.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.85 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.85 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.85 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 386,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,531.06/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.68

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