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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.10, 932.40 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.10, 932.40 and 274.70 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.10 : 932.40 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.10/932.40 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.10x = 932.40 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.10x = 256,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,125.62/622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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