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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.55, 934.44 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.55, 934.44 and 294.13 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.55 : 934.44 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.55/934.44 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.55x = 934.44 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.55x = 274,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,846.84/623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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