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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 935.22 and 479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 935.22 and 479.94 is: 718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 935.22 = 479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/935.22 = 479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 935.22 × 479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 448,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,849.49/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.87

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