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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 932.82 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 932.82 and 275.13 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 932.82 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/932.82 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 932.82 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 256,646.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,646.77/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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