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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 936.84 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 936.84 and 277.95 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 936.84 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/936.84 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 936.84 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 260,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,394.68/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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