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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 931.88 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 931.88 and 459.08 is: 687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 931.88 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/931.88 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 931.88 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 427,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,807.47/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.26

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