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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 927.20 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 927.20 and 603.40 is: 899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 927.20 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/927.20 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 927.20 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 559,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,472.48/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.21

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