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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.19, 934.14 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.19, 934.14 and 276.72 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.19 : 934.14 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.19/934.14 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.19x = 934.14 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.19x = 258,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,495.22/623.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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