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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.01, 934.53 and 407.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.01, 934.53 and 407.01 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.01 : 934.53 = 407.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.01/934.53 = 407.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.01x = 934.53 × 407.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.01x = 380,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,363.06/623.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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