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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.45, 936.41 and 480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.45, 936.41 and 480.27 is: 720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.45 : 936.41 = 480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.45/936.41 = 480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.45x = 936.41 × 480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.45x = 449,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,727.23/624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.20

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