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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 933 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 933 and 417 is: 625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 933 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/933 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 933 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 389,061
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,061/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.30

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