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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.44, 933.88 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.44, 933.88 and 314.86 is: 471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.44 : 933.88 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.44/933.88 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.44x = 933.88 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.44x = 294,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,041.46/623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.64

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