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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.80 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.80 and 281.88 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.80 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.80 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.80 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 263,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,783.30/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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