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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 932.46 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 932.46 and 378.78 is: 567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 932.46 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/932.46 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 932.46 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 353,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,197.20/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.49

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