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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 933.66 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 933.66 and 460.08 is: 689.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 933.66 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/933.66 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 933.66 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 429,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,558.29/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.32

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