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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.58, 933.18 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.58, 933.18 and 391.64 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.58 : 933.18 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.58/933.18 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.58x = 933.18 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.58x = 365,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,470.62/622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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