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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.73, 935.59 and 486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.73, 935.59 and 486.89 is: 730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.73 : 935.59 = 486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.73/935.59 = 486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.73x = 935.59 × 486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.73x = 455,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,527.94/623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.33

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