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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 933.48 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 933.48 and 406.32 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 933.48 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/933.48 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 933.48 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 379,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,291.59/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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