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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 935.32 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 935.32 and 294.57 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 935.32 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/935.32 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 935.32 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 275,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,514.14/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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