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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 935.55 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 935.55 and 502.20 is: 751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 935.55 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/935.55 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 935.55 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 469,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,833.21/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.78

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