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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 936.80 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 936.80 and 277.84 is: 416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 936.80 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/936.80 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 936.80 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 260,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,281.34/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.84

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