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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 860.32 and 446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 860.32 and 446.98 is: 616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 860.32 = 446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/860.32 = 446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 860.32 × 446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 384,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,545.83/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.20

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