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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 935.88 and 496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 935.88 and 496.72 is: 743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 935.88 = 496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/935.88 = 496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 935.88 × 496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 464,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,870.31/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.94

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