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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.73, 933.93 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.73, 933.93 and 492.78 is: 737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.73 : 933.93 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.73/933.93 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.73x = 933.93 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.73x = 460,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,222.03/623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.85

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