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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 936.82 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 936.82 and 295.40 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 936.82 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/936.82 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 936.82 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 276,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,732.41/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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