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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.46, 932.85 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.46, 932.85 and 467.17 is: 700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.46 : 932.85 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.46/932.85 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.46x = 932.85 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.46x = 435,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,797.20/622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.12

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