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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 936.93 and 480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 936.93 and 480.18 is: 719.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 936.93 = 480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/936.93 = 480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 936.93 × 480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 449,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,895.05/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.64

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