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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 936.99 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 936.99 and 408.06 is: 612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 936.99 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/936.99 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 936.99 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 382,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,348.14/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.68

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