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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 935.65 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 935.65 and 331.54 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 935.65 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/935.65 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 935.65 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 310,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,208.74/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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