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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 936.43 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 936.43 and 308.34 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 936.43 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/936.43 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 936.43 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 288,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,738.06/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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