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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 938.12 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 938.12 and 488.56 is: 732.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 938.12 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/938.12 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 938.12 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 458,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,327.91/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.83

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