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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 937.14 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 937.14 and 295.84 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 937.14 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/937.14 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 937.14 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 277,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,243.50/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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