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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 938.64 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 938.64 and 507.94 is: 763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 938.64 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/938.64 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 938.64 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 476,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,772.80/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.23

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