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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 932.28 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 932.28 and 275.46 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 932.28 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/932.28 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 932.28 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 256,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,805.85/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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