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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 935.97 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 935.97 and 457.53 is: 685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 935.97 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/935.97 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 935.97 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 428,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,234.35/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.71

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