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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 932.52 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 932.52 and 416.40 is: 624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 932.52 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/932.52 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 932.52 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 388,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,301.33/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.68

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