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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.78, 939.21 and 409.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.78, 939.21 and 409.62 is: 614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.78 : 939.21 = 409.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.78/939.21 = 409.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.78x = 939.21 × 409.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.78x = 384,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,719.20/625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.78

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