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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 933.32 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 933.32 and 406 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 933.32 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/933.32 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 933.32 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 378,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,927.92/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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