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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 932.31 and 417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 932.31 and 417.02 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 932.31 = 417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/932.31 = 417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 932.31 × 417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 388,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,787.25/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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