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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 935.37 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 935.37 and 493.53 is: 740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 935.37 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/935.37 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 935.37 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 461,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,630.69/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.86

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