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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 932.21 and 500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 932.21 and 500.73 is: 750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 932.21 = 500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/932.21 = 500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 932.21 × 500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 466,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,786.64/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.00

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