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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 936.60 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 936.60 and 191.65 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 936.60 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/936.60 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 936.60 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 179,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,499.39/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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