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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 936.74 and 544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 936.74 and 544.30 is: 816.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 936.74 = 544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/936.74 = 544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 936.74 × 544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 509,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,869.92/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.45

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