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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 937.74 and 462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 937.74 and 462.97 is: 694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 937.74 = 462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/937.74 = 462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 937.74 × 462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 434,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,145.49/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.80

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