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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.50, 935.95 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.50, 935.95 and 331.94 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 935.95 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/935.95 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 935.95 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 310,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,679.24/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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