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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.34 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.34 and 487.22 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.34 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.34 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.34 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 455,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,222.03/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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