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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 933.62 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 933.62 and 440.12 is: 659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 933.62 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/933.62 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 933.62 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 410,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,904.83/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.45

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