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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.30, 933.60 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.30, 933.60 and 189.46 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.30 : 933.60 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.30/933.60 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.30x = 933.60 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.30x = 176,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,879.86/622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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