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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 932.85 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 932.85 and 554.40 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 932.85 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/932.85 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 932.85 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 517,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,172.04/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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