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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 934.81 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 934.81 and 331.64 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 934.81 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/934.81 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 934.81 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 310,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,023.65/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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