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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 931.80 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 931.80 and 426.40 is: 638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 931.80 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/931.80 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 931.80 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 397,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,319.52/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.72

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