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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 932.38 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 932.38 and 292.48 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 932.38 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/932.38 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 932.38 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 272,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,699.44/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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