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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 936.33 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 936.33 and 488.04 is: 730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 936.33 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/936.33 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 936.33 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 456,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,966.49/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.67

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