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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.47, 935.42 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.47, 935.42 and 276.76 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.47 : 935.42 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.47/935.42 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.47x = 935.42 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.47x = 258,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,886.84/623.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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