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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 935.40 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 935.40 and 276.90 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 935.40 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/935.40 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 935.40 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 259,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,012.26/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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