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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 935.85 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 935.85 and 418.37 is: 626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 935.85 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/935.85 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 935.85 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 391,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,533.90/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.89

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