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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 930.98 and 591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 930.98 and 591.85 is: 883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 930.98 = 591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/930.98 = 591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 930.98 × 591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 551,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,000.51/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.81

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