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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.50, 936.54 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.50, 936.54 and 295.39 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 936.54 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/936.54 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 936.54 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 276,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,638.39/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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