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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 936.83 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 936.83 and 191.79 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 936.83 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/936.83 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 936.83 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 179,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,673.67/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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