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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 934.46 and 502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 934.46 and 502.23 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 934.46 = 502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/934.46 = 502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 934.46 × 502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 469,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,311.33/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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