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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 937.30 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 937.30 and 408.60 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 937.30 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/937.30 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 937.30 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 382,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,978.74/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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