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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 933.05 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 933.05 and 427.68 is: 640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 933.05 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/933.05 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 933.05 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 399,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,047.89/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.36

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