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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 935.16 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 935.16 and 331.61 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 935.16 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/935.16 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 935.16 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 310,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,103.73/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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