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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 933.81 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 933.81 and 418.02 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 933.81 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/933.81 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 933.81 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 390,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,351.26/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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