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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 936.36 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 936.36 and 295.44 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 936.36 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/936.36 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 936.36 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 276,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,638.20/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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