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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 935.70 and 516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 935.70 and 516.70 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 935.70 = 516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/935.70 = 516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 935.70 × 516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 483,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,476.19/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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