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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 936.08 and 479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 936.08 and 479.42 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 936.08 = 479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/936.08 = 479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 936.08 × 479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 448,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,775.47/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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