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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.60, 932.85 and 492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.60, 932.85 and 492.10 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.60 : 932.85 = 492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.60/932.85 = 492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.60x = 932.85 × 492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.60x = 459,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,055.49/622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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