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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.99, 936.59 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.99, 936.59 and 461.18 is: 692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.99 : 936.59 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.99/936.59 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.99x = 936.59 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.99x = 431,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,936.58/623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.22

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