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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 935.55 and 486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 935.55 and 486.90 is: 729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 935.55 = 486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/935.55 = 486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 935.55 × 486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 455,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,519.30/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.30

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