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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.59 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.59 and 480.40 is: 720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.59 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.59 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.59 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 449,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,934.35/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.38

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