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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.59, 935.46 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.59, 935.46 and 533.46 is: 798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 935.46 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/935.46 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 935.46 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 499,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,030.49/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.98

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