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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 933.60 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 933.60 and 492.16 is: 738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 933.60 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/933.60 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 933.60 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 459,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,480.58/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.24

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