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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 932.27 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 932.27 and 426.35 is: 639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 932.27 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/932.27 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 932.27 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 397,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,473.51/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.17

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