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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 860.16 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 860.16 and 427.20 is: 588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 860.16 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/860.16 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 860.16 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 367,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,460.35/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.88

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