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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 937.28 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 937.28 and 612.20 is: 918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 937.28 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/937.28 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 937.28 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 573,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,802.82/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.55

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