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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 935.40 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 935.40 and 479.44 is: 718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 935.40 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/935.40 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 935.40 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 448,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,468.18/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.22

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