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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.54, 934.28 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.54, 934.28 and 440.04 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.54 : 934.28 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.54/934.28 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.54x = 934.28 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.54x = 411,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,120.57/623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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