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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 934.35 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 934.35 and 280.50 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 934.35 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/934.35 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 934.35 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 262,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,085.18/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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