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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.46, 932.88 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.46, 932.88 and 256.88 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.46 : 932.88 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.46/932.88 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.46x = 932.88 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.46x = 239,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,638.21/622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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