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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 936.33 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 936.33 and 459.66 is: 689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 936.33 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/936.33 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 936.33 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 430,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,393.45/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.07

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