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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 935.67 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 935.67 and 461.34 is: 691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 935.67 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/935.67 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 935.67 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 431,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,662.00/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.30

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