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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 937.08 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 937.08 and 408.48 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 937.08 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/937.08 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 937.08 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 382,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,778.44/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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