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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.62, 1,418.04 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.62, 1,418.04 and 621 is: 930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.62 : 1,418.04 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.62/1,418.04 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.62x = 1,418.04 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.62x = 880,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,602.84/946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.26

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