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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 936.51 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 936.51 and 331.59 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 936.51 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/936.51 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 936.51 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 310,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,537.35/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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