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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 933.82 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 933.82 and 379.32 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 933.82 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/933.82 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 933.82 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 354,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,216.60/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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