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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.39, 935.42 and 440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.39, 935.42 and 440.42 is: 660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.39 : 935.42 = 440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.39/935.42 = 440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.39x = 935.42 × 440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.39x = 411,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,970.80/623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.86

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