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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 934.72 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 934.72 and 314.84 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 934.72 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/934.72 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 934.72 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 294,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,287.24/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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