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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 938.28 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 938.28 and 479 is: 719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 938.28 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/938.28 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 938.28 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 449,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,436.12/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.33

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