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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.47, 935.01 and 212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.47, 935.01 and 212.53 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.47 : 935.01 = 212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.47/935.01 = 212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.47x = 935.01 × 212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.47x = 198,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,717.68/623.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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