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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 858.92 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 858.92 and 504.24 is: 696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 858.92 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/858.92 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 858.92 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 433,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,096.08/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.48

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