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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.54, 938.75 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.54, 938.75 and 480.13 is: 719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.54 : 938.75 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.54/938.75 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.54x = 938.75 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.54x = 450,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,717.29/626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.38

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