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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 931.47 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 931.47 and 466.80 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 931.47 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/931.47 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 931.47 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 434,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,810.20/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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