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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 932.24 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 932.24 and 402.49 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 932.24 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/932.24 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 932.24 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 375,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,217.28/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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