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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 936.81 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 936.81 and 331.56 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 936.81 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/936.81 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 936.81 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 310,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,608.72/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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