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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.04, 935.50 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.04, 935.50 and 487.68 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.04 : 935.50 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.04/935.50 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.04x = 935.50 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.04x = 456,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,224.64/625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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