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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 932.52 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 932.52 and 256.46 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 932.52 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/932.52 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 932.52 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 239,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,154.08/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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