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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.31, 935.42 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.31, 935.42 and 501.26 is: 751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.31 : 935.42 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.31/935.42 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.31x = 935.42 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.31x = 468,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,881.45/624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.04

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