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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.49, 932.72 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.49, 932.72 and 256.46 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.49 : 932.72 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.49/932.72 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.49x = 932.72 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.49x = 239,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,199.43/622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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