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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 932.11 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 932.11 and 457.52 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 932.11 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/932.11 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 932.11 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 426,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,453.16/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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