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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 935.92 and 493.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 935.92 and 493.95 is: 740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 935.92 = 493.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/935.92 = 493.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 935.92 × 493.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 462,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,297.68/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.23

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