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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.47, 939.03 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.47, 939.03 and 418.57 is: 628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.47 : 939.03 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.47/939.03 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.47x = 939.03 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.47x = 393,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,049.40/625.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.40

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