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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.02, 937.23 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.02, 937.23 and 482.02 is: 721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.02 : 937.23 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.02/937.23 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.02x = 937.23 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.02x = 451,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,763.60/626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.64

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