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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.65, 937.01 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.65, 937.01 and 191.79 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.65 : 937.01 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.65/937.01 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.65x = 937.01 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.65x = 179,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,709.63/624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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