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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 934.81 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 934.81 and 404.01 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 934.81 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/934.81 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 934.81 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 377,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,671.58/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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