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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 932.70 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 932.70 and 333.60 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 932.70 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/932.70 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 932.70 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 311,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,148.72/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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