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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 936.72 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 936.72 and 442 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 936.72 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/936.72 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 936.72 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 414,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,030.24/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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