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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 934.78 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 934.78 and 276.57 is: 414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 934.78 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/934.78 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 934.78 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 258,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,532.10/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.83

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