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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 938.42 and 623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 938.42 and 623.18 is: 935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 938.42 = 623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/938.42 = 623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 938.42 × 623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 584,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,804.58/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.66

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