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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.05, 932.46 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.05, 932.46 and 256.47 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.05 : 932.46 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.05/932.46 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.05x = 932.46 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.05x = 239,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,148.02/622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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