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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 935.64 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 935.64 and 407.76 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 935.64 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/935.64 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 935.64 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 381,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,516.57/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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