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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 936.48 and 595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 936.48 and 595.14 is: 892.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 936.48 = 595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/936.48 = 595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 936.48 × 595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 557,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,336.71/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.74

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