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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 936.48 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 936.48 and 191.48 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 936.48 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/936.48 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 936.48 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 179,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,312.51/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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