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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.52 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.52 and 290.66 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.52 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.52 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.52 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 272,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,203.49/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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