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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 936.60 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 936.60 and 291.03 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 936.60 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/936.60 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 936.60 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 272,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,578.70/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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