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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 933.44 and 515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 933.44 and 515.68 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 933.44 = 515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/933.44 = 515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 933.44 × 515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 481,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,356.34/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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