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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 932.18 and 499.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 932.18 and 499.95 is: 748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 932.18 = 499.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/932.18 = 499.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 932.18 × 499.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 466,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,040.89/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.41

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