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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 933.90 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 933.90 and 293.72 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 933.90 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/933.90 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 933.90 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 274,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,305.11/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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