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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.87, 932.26 and 458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.87, 932.26 and 458.29 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.87 : 932.26 = 458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.87/932.26 = 458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.87x = 932.26 × 458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.87x = 427,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,245.44/622.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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