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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 860.31 and 436.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 860.31 and 436.97 is: 602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 860.31 = 436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/860.31 = 436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 860.31 × 436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 375,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,931.81/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.40

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