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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 937.62 and 480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 937.62 and 480.36 is: 721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 937.62 = 480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/937.62 = 480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 937.62 × 480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 450,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,395.14/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.16

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