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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.03, 932.17 and 491.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.03, 932.17 and 491.45 is: 736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.03 : 932.17 = 491.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.03/932.17 = 491.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.03x = 932.17 × 491.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.03x = 458,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,114.95/622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.48

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