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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 938.56 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 938.56 and 488.60 is: 732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 938.56 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/938.56 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 938.56 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 458,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,580.42/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.67

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