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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.29, 933.44 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.29, 933.44 and 189.45 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.29 : 933.44 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.29/933.44 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.29x = 933.44 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.29x = 176,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,839.26/622.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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