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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 935.42 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 935.42 and 418.07 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 935.42 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/935.42 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 935.42 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 391,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,064.27/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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