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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.90, 936.12 and 493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.90, 936.12 and 493.04 is: 739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.90 : 936.12 = 493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.90/936.12 = 493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.90x = 936.12 × 493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.90x = 461,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,544.60/623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.77

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