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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 935.31 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 935.31 and 419.02 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 935.31 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/935.31 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 935.31 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 391,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,913.60/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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