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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 935.15 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 935.15 and 331.31 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 935.15 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/935.15 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 935.15 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 309,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,818.21/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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