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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 934.62 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 934.62 and 334.60 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 934.62 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/934.62 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 934.62 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 312,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,723.85/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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