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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 932.94 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 932.94 and 416.40 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 932.94 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/932.94 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 932.94 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 388,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,476.22/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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