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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 936.80 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 936.80 and 259.06 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 936.80 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/936.80 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 936.80 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 242,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,687.41/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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