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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 934.38 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 934.38 and 538.44 is: 808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 934.38 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/934.38 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 934.38 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 503,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,107.57/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.91

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