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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 938.56 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 938.56 and 409.44 is: 614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 938.56 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/938.56 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 938.56 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 384,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,284.01/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.42

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