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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 932.74 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 932.74 and 210.98 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 932.74 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/932.74 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 932.74 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 196,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,789.49/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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