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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 931.74 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 931.74 and 440.56 is: 659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 931.74 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/931.74 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 931.74 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 410,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,487.37/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.18

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