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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 936.23 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 936.23 and 295.11 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 936.23 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/936.23 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 936.23 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 276,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,289.36/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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