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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.30 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.30 and 332.60 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.30 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.30 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.30 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 311,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,413.38/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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