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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 934.78 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 934.78 and 460.46 is: 690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 934.78 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/934.78 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 934.78 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 430,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,428.80/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.90

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