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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 935.49 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 935.49 and 495.50 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 935.49 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/935.49 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 935.49 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 463,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,535.30/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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