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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936 and 486.66 is: 729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 455,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,513.76/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.57

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