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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,415.70 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,415.70 and 622.20 is: 930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,415.70 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,415.70 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,415.70 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 880,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,848.54/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.93

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