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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 932.31 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 932.31 and 426.96 is: 639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 932.31 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/932.31 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 932.31 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 398,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,059.08/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.68

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