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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.08, 933.32 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.08, 933.32 and 314 is: 470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.08 : 933.32 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.08/933.32 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.08x = 933.32 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.08x = 293,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,062.48/623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.34

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