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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 934.63 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 934.63 and 493.11 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 934.63 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/934.63 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 934.63 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 460,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,875.40/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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