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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.42, 933.82 and 417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.42, 933.82 and 417.32 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.42 : 933.82 = 417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.42/933.82 = 417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.42x = 933.82 × 417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.42x = 389,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,701.76/623.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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