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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 937.74 and 488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 937.74 and 488.33 is: 732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 937.74 = 488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/937.74 = 488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 937.74 × 488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 457,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,926.57/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.48

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