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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 937.77 and 516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 937.77 and 516.47 is: 775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 937.77 = 516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/937.77 = 516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 937.77 × 516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 484,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,325.38/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.58

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