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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 933.90 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 933.90 and 406.84 is: 609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 933.90 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/933.90 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 933.90 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 379,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,947.88/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.32

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