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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 933.84 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 933.84 and 417.87 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 933.84 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/933.84 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 933.84 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 390,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,223.72/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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