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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 936.46 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 936.46 and 441.21 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 936.46 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/936.46 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 936.46 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 413,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,179.58/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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