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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 937.59 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 937.59 and 432.06 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 937.59 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/937.59 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 937.59 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 405,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,095.14/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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