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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.67, 938.79 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.67, 938.79 and 481.68 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.67 : 938.79 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.67/938.79 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.67x = 938.79 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.67x = 452,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,196.37/626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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