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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 933.64 and 405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 933.64 and 405.80 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 933.64 = 405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/933.64 = 405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 933.64 × 405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 378,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,871.11/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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