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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 934.80 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 934.80 and 573.64 is: 861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 934.80 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/934.80 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 934.80 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 536,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,238.67/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.46

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