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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.17, 932.49 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.17, 932.49 and 309.96 is: 464.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.17 : 932.49 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.17/932.49 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.17x = 932.49 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.17x = 289,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,034.60/622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.56

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