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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.83, 933.62 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.83, 933.62 and 391.88 is: 587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.83 : 933.62 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.83/933.62 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.83x = 933.62 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.83x = 365,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,867.38/622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.43

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