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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 935.40 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 935.40 and 407.84 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 935.40 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/935.40 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 935.40 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 381,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,493.54/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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