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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 934.88 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 934.88 and 276.50 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 934.88 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/934.88 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 934.88 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 258,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,494.32/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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