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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 933.96 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 933.96 and 275.58 is: 413.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 933.96 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/933.96 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 933.96 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 257,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,380.70/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.38

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