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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 932.55 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 932.55 and 403.78 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 932.55 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/932.55 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 932.55 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 376,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,545.04/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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