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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.27, 932.77 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.27, 932.77 and 391.32 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.27 : 932.77 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.27/932.77 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.27x = 932.77 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.27x = 365,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,012.05/622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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