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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 861.12 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 861.12 and 440.32 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 861.12 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/861.12 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 861.12 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 379,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,168.36/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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