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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 938.54 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 938.54 and 617.19 is: 927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 938.54 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/938.54 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 938.54 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 579,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,257.50/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.58

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