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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.21, 933.35 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.21, 933.35 and 403.16 is: 603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.21 : 933.35 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.21/933.35 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.21x = 933.35 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.21x = 376,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,282.70/623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.79

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