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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 934.62 and 379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 934.62 and 379.81 is: 568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 934.62 = 379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/934.62 = 379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 934.62 × 379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 354,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,973.79/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.97

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