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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 938.16 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 938.16 and 432.48 is: 649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 938.16 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/938.16 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 938.16 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 405,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,735.44/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.47

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