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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.16, 933.08 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.16, 933.08 and 318.16 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.16 : 933.08 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.16/933.08 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.16x = 933.08 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.16x = 296,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,868.73/622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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