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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.65, 933.98 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.65, 933.98 and 257.48 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.65 : 933.98 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.65/933.98 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.65x = 933.98 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.65x = 240,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,475.21/622.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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