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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 932.82 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 932.82 and 279.88 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 932.82 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/932.82 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 932.82 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 261,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,077.66/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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