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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.83, 938.33 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.83, 938.33 and 408.29 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.83 : 938.33 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.83/938.33 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.83x = 938.33 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.83x = 383,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,108.71/624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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