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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.51, 937.23 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.51, 937.23 and 406.13 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.51 : 937.23 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.51/937.23 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.51x = 937.23 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.51x = 380,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,632.53/625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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