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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 939.12 and 481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 939.12 and 481.36 is: 722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 939.12 = 481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/939.12 = 481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 939.12 × 481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 452,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,054.80/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.64

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