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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 937.58 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 937.58 and 480.42 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 937.58 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/937.58 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 937.58 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 450,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,432.18/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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