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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 936.46 and 556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 936.46 and 556.20 is: 834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 936.46 = 556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/936.46 = 556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 936.46 × 556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 520,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,859.75/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.44

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