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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 935.52 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 935.52 and 418.40 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 935.52 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/935.52 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 935.52 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 391,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,421.57/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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