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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 936.40 and 479.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 936.40 and 479.68 is: 719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 936.40 = 479.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/936.40 = 479.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 936.40 × 479.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 449,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,172.35/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.55

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