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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 932.43 and 477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 932.43 and 477.18 is: 715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 932.43 = 477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/932.43 = 477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 932.43 × 477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 444,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,936.95/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.14

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