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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 933.48 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 933.48 and 553.88 is: 830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 933.48 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/933.48 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 933.48 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 517,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,035.90/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.29

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