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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.94, 933.55 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.94, 933.55 and 479.22 is: 719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.94 : 933.55 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.94/933.55 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.94x = 933.55 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.94x = 447,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,375.83/621.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.32

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