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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 937.30 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 937.30 and 487.62 is: 731.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 937.30 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/937.30 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 937.30 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 457,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,046.23/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.46

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