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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.86, 935.88 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.86, 935.88 and 501.03 is: 750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.86 : 935.88 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.86/935.88 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.86x = 935.88 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.86x = 468,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,905.59/624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.41

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