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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 936.82 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 936.82 and 295.57 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 936.82 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/936.82 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 936.82 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 276,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,890.50/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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