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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 936.64 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 936.64 and 277.48 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 936.64 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/936.64 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 936.64 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 259,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,895.83/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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