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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 936.47 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 936.47 and 277.66 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 936.47 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/936.47 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 936.47 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 260,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,020.26/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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