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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 936.25 and 487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 936.25 and 487.19 is: 730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 936.25 = 487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/936.25 = 487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 936.25 × 487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 456,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,131.64/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.09

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