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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 932.40 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 932.40 and 405.60 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 932.40 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/932.40 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 932.40 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 378,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,181.44/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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