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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.84, 935.44 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.84, 935.44 and 294.68 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.84 : 935.44 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.84/935.44 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.84x = 935.44 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.84x = 275,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,650.78/623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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