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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.03 and 480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.03 and 480.02 is: 719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.03 = 480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.03 = 480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.03 × 480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 449,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,313.12/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.82

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