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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 933.23 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 933.23 and 405.62 is: 608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 933.23 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/933.23 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 933.23 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 378,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,536.75/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.80

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