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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 934.52 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 934.52 and 440.78 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 934.52 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/934.52 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 934.52 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 411,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,917.73/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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