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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 935.47 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 935.47 and 525.46 is: 788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 935.47 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/935.47 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 935.47 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 491,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,556.25/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.48

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