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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 936.80 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 936.80 and 295.65 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 936.80 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/936.80 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 936.80 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 276,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,964.92/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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