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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 934.97 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 934.97 and 331.32 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 934.97 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/934.97 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 934.97 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 309,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,774.26/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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