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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 937.58 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 937.58 and 407.79 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 937.58 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/937.58 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 937.58 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 382,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,333.71/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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