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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 934.27 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 934.27 and 331.29 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 934.27 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/934.27 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 934.27 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 309,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,513.48/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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