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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 933.72 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 933.72 and 485.16 is: 727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 933.72 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/933.72 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 933.72 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 453,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,003.60/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.27

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