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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 934.62 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 934.62 and 276.40 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 934.62 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/934.62 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 934.62 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 258,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,328.97/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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