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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.57, 933.18 and 391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.57, 933.18 and 391.63 is: 587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.57 : 933.18 = 391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.57/933.18 = 391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.57x = 933.18 × 391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.57x = 365,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,461.28/622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.02

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