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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 936.87 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 936.87 and 191.74 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 936.87 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/936.87 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 936.87 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 179,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,635.45/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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