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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 934.40 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 934.40 and 417.60 is: 626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 934.40 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/934.40 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 934.40 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 390,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,205.44/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.53

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