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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.94, 934.42 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.94, 934.42 and 407.88 is: 611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.94 : 934.42 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.94/934.42 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.94x = 934.42 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.94x = 381,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,131.23/622.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.83

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