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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.53, 937.42 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.53, 937.42 and 494.95 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.53 : 937.42 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.53/937.42 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.53x = 937.42 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.53x = 463,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,976.03/625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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