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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 936.18 and 515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 936.18 and 515.45 is: 772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 936.18 = 515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/936.18 = 515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 936.18 × 515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 482,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,549.30/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.33

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