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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 934.38 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 934.38 and 276.48 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 934.38 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/934.38 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 934.38 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 258,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,337.38/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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