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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 936.33 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 936.33 and 316.04 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 936.33 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/936.33 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 936.33 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 295,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,911.87/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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