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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 934.82 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 934.82 and 314.82 is: 472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 934.82 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/934.82 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 934.82 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 294,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,298.46/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.37

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