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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 936.58 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 936.58 and 290.84 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 936.58 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/936.58 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 936.58 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 272,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,394.93/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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