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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 934.12 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 934.12 and 391.31 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 934.12 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/934.12 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 934.12 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 365,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,531.85/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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