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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 930.87 and 460.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 930.87 and 460.21 is: 688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 930.87 = 460.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/930.87 = 460.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 930.87 × 460.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 428,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,395.68/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.96

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