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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 931.82 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 931.82 and 402.32 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 931.82 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/931.82 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 931.82 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 374,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,889.82/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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