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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 937.44 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 937.44 and 408.82 is: 612.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 937.44 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/937.44 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 937.44 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 383,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,244.22/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.31

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