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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 935.48 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 935.48 and 407.52 is: 611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 935.48 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/935.48 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 935.48 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 381,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,226.81/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.41

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