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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.69, 935.77 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.69, 935.77 and 311.48 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.69 : 935.77 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.69/935.77 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.69x = 935.77 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.69x = 291,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,467.79/623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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