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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 933.99 and 494.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 933.99 and 494.50 is: 741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 933.99 = 494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/933.99 = 494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 933.99 × 494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 461,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,858.06/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.32

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