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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 936.30 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 936.30 and 406.40 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 936.30 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/936.30 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 936.30 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 380,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,512.32/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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