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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.98, 936.15 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.98, 936.15 and 460.14 is: 691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.98 : 936.15 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.98/936.15 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.98x = 936.15 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.98x = 430,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,760.06/622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.45

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