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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 936.62 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 936.62 and 430.56 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 936.62 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/936.62 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 936.62 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 403,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,268.95/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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