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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.75, 934.53 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.75, 934.53 and 280.75 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.75 : 934.53 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.75/934.53 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.75x = 934.53 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.75x = 262,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,369.30/622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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