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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 938.16 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 938.16 and 495.21 is: 743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 938.16 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/938.16 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 938.16 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 464,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,586.21/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.40

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