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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 936.36 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 936.36 and 442.60 is: 663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 936.36 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/936.36 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 936.36 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 414,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,430.60/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.25

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