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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 938.30 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 938.30 and 488.70 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 938.30 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/938.30 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 938.30 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 458,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,544.77/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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