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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 933.03 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 933.03 and 566.44 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 933.03 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/933.03 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 933.03 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 528,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,505.51/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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