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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.69, 935.53 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.69, 935.53 and 408.63 is: 612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.69 : 935.53 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.69/935.53 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.69x = 935.53 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.69x = 382,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,285.62/623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.94

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