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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 935.73 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 935.73 and 450.27 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 935.73 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/935.73 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 935.73 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 421,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,331.15/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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