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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.35, 930.96 and 511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.35, 930.96 and 511.42 is: 765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.35 : 930.96 = 511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.35/930.96 = 511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.35x = 930.96 × 511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.35x = 476,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,111.56/622.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.02

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