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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.81, 934.73 and 417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.81, 934.73 and 417.62 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.81 : 934.73 = 417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.81/934.73 = 417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.81x = 934.73 × 417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.81x = 390,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,363.76/623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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