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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 935.98 and 418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 935.98 and 418.29 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 935.98 = 418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/935.98 = 418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 935.98 × 418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 391,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,511.07/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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