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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 934.35 and 486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 934.35 and 486.48 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 934.35 = 486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/934.35 = 486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 934.35 × 486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 454,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,542.59/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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