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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 934.74 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 934.74 and 502.20 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 934.74 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/934.74 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 934.74 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 469,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,426.43/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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