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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.97, 933.98 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.97, 933.98 and 486.30 is: 729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.97 : 933.98 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.97/933.98 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.97x = 933.98 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.97x = 454,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,192.04/622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.08

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