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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.58, 933.55 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.58, 933.55 and 189.68 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.58 : 933.55 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.58/933.55 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.58x = 933.55 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.58x = 177,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,070.62/622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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