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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936.12 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936.12 and 408 is: 611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936.12 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936.12 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936.12 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 381,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,936.96/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.73

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