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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 934.17 and 417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 934.17 and 417.61 is: 626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 934.17 = 417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/934.17 = 417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 934.17 × 417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 390,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,118.73/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.05

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