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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 937.38 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 937.38 and 497.72 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 937.38 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/937.38 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 937.38 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 466,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,552.77/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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