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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 928.42 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 928.42 and 623.60 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 928.42 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/928.42 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 928.42 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 578,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,962.71/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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