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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.27, 934.99 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.27, 934.99 and 276.53 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.27 : 934.99 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.27/934.99 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.27x = 934.99 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.27x = 258,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,547.42/623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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