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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.79, 934.12 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.79, 934.12 and 211.87 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.79 : 934.12 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.79/934.12 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.79x = 934.12 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.79x = 197,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,913.44/622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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