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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 934.86 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 934.86 and 280.84 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 934.86 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/934.86 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 934.86 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 262,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,546.08/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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