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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.06, 932.46 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.06, 932.46 and 256.60 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.06 : 932.46 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.06/932.46 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.06x = 932.46 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.06x = 239,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,269.24/622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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