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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 932.90 and 458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 932.90 and 458.92 is: 687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 932.90 = 458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/932.90 = 458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 932.90 × 458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 428,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,126.47/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.73

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