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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.19, 936.64 and 282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.19, 936.64 and 282.19 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.19 : 936.64 = 282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.19/936.64 = 282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.19x = 936.64 × 282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.19x = 264,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,310.44/624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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