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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 933.35 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 933.35 and 478.68 is: 716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 933.35 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/933.35 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 933.35 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 446,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,773.58/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.98

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