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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 935.84 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 935.84 and 458.66 is: 687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 935.84 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/935.84 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 935.84 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 429,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,231.18/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.33

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