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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 936.99 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 936.99 and 496.50 is: 744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 936.99 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/936.99 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 936.99 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 465,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,215.54/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.32

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