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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.46, 933.81 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.46, 933.81 and 211.58 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.46 : 933.81 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.46/933.81 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.46x = 933.81 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.46x = 197,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,575.52/622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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