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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.88, 932.58 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.88, 932.58 and 417.06 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.88 : 932.58 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.88/932.58 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.88x = 932.58 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.88x = 388,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,941.81/622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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