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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 936.94 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 936.94 and 332.21 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 936.94 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/936.94 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 936.94 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 311,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257.66/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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