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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 842.40 and 624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 842.40 and 624.30 is: 842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 842.40 = 624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/842.40 = 624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 842.40 × 624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 525,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,910.32/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.40

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