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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 934.32 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 934.32 and 314.82 is: 472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 934.32 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/934.32 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 934.32 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 294,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,142.62/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.00

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