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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 935.01 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 935.01 and 184.64 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 935.01 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/935.01 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 935.01 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 172,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,635.57/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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