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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 933.75 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 933.75 and 449.52 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 933.75 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/933.75 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 933.75 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 419,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,739.30/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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