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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 934.32 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 934.32 and 485.22 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 934.32 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/934.32 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 934.32 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 453,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,350.75/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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