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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.81 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.81 and 191.74 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.81 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.81 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.81 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 179,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,623.95/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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