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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 933.31 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 933.31 and 205.85 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 933.31 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/933.31 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 933.31 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 192,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,116.17/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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