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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 936.78 and 487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 936.78 and 487.50 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 936.78 = 487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/936.78 = 487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 936.78 × 487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 456,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,680.25/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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