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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 933.56 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 933.56 and 276.04 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 933.56 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/933.56 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 933.56 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 257,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,700.72/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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