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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 933.67 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 933.67 and 492.45 is: 737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 933.67 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/933.67 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 933.67 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 459,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,785.79/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.98

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