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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 938 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 938 and 479.20 is: 719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 938 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/938 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 938 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 449,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,489.60/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.18

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