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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 935.70 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 935.70 and 502.60 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 935.70 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/935.70 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 935.70 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 470,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,282.82/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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