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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 932.94 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 932.94 and 275.06 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 932.94 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/932.94 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 932.94 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 256,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,614.48/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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