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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 934.43 and 501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 934.43 and 501.45 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 934.43 = 501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/934.43 = 501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 934.43 × 501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 468,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,567.42/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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