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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 936.30 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 936.30 and 574.64 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 936.30 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/936.30 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 936.30 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 538,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,035.43/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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