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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.10, 933.15 and 581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.10, 933.15 and 581.60 is: 872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.10 : 933.15 = 581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.10/933.15 = 581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.10x = 933.15 × 581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.10x = 542,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,720.04/622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.40

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