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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 932.86 and 438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 932.86 and 438.81 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 932.86 = 438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/932.86 = 438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 932.86 × 438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 409,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,346.10/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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