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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 932.80 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 932.80 and 418.40 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 932.80 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/932.80 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 932.80 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 390,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,283.52/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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