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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.18, 932.06 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.18, 932.06 and 491.48 is: 736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.18 : 932.06 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.18/932.06 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.18x = 932.06 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.18x = 458,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,088.85/622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.26

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