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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 936.15 and 478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 936.15 and 478.30 is: 717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 936.15 = 478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/936.15 = 478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 936.15 × 478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 447,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,760.55/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.45

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