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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.37, 933.79 and 417.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.37, 933.79 and 417.35 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.37 : 933.79 = 417.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.37/933.79 = 417.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.37x = 933.79 × 417.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.37x = 389,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,711.54/622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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