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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 935.12 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 935.12 and 406.80 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 935.12 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/935.12 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 935.12 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 380,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,406.82/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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