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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 936.36 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 936.36 and 432 is: 647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 936.36 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/936.36 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 936.36 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 404,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,507.52/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.44

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