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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.62, 934.42 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.62, 934.42 and 331.10 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.62 : 934.42 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.62/934.42 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.62x = 934.42 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.62x = 309,386.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,386.46/623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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