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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.79, 933.87 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.79, 933.87 and 417.84 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.79 : 933.87 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.79/933.87 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.79x = 933.87 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.79x = 390,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,208.24/623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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