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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.30 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.30 and 391.01 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.30 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.30 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.30 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 364,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,538.62/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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