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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 931.70 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 931.70 and 292.41 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 931.70 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/931.70 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 931.70 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 272,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,439.13/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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