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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 861.26 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 861.26 and 459.09 is: 633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 861.26 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/861.26 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 861.26 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 395,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,395.85/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.62

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