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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 932.94 and 439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 932.94 and 439.61 is: 659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 932.94 = 439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/932.94 = 439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 932.94 × 439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 410,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,129.75/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.52

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