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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 935.46 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 935.46 and 190.79 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 935.46 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/935.46 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 935.46 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 178,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,478.25/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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