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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 935.60 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 935.60 and 294.46 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 935.60 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/935.60 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 935.60 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 275,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,492.96/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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