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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.81 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.81 and 331.70 is: 497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.81 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.81 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.81 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 310,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,739.88/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.82

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