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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.63, 935.35 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.63, 935.35 and 331 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.63 : 935.35 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.63/935.35 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.63x = 935.35 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.63x = 309,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,600.85/623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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