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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 932.92 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 932.92 and 406.08 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 932.92 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/932.92 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 932.92 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 378,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,840.15/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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