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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 938.24 and 501.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 938.24 and 501.61 is: 753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 938.24 = 501.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/938.24 = 501.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 938.24 × 501.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 470,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,630.57/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.08

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