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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 935.61 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 935.61 and 276.98 is: 415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 935.61 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/935.61 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 935.61 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 259,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,139.54/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.46

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