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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.14, 932.58 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.14, 932.58 and 391.20 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.14 : 932.58 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.14/932.58 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.14x = 932.58 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.14x = 364,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,825.30/622.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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