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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 935.79 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 935.79 and 331.55 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 935.79 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/935.79 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 935.79 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 310,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,263.51/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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