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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.70, 932.22 and 491.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.70, 932.22 and 491.78 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.70 : 932.22 = 491.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.70/932.22 = 491.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.70x = 932.22 × 491.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.70x = 458,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,447.15/622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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