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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.82 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.82 and 417.96 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.82 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.82 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.82 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 391,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,135.33/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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