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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 929.46 and 505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 929.46 and 505.60 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 929.46 = 505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/929.46 = 505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 929.46 × 505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 469,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,934.98/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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