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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 937.92 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 937.92 and 481.44 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 937.92 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/937.92 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 937.92 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 451,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,552.20/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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