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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 932.41 and 477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 932.41 and 477.43 is: 715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 932.41 = 477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/932.41 = 477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 932.41 × 477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 445,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,160.51/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.21

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