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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 935.51 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 935.51 and 331.29 is: 496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 935.51 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/935.51 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 935.51 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 309,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,930.07/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.80

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