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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 934.20 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 934.20 and 406.23 is: 609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 934.20 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/934.20 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 934.20 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 379,500.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,500.07/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.07

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