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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 936.77 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 936.77 and 295.38 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 936.77 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/936.77 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 936.77 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 276,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,701.65/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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