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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 935.76 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 935.76 and 396 is: 593.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 935.76 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/935.76 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 935.76 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 370,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,560.96/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.39

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