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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 861.57 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 861.57 and 414.18 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 861.57 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/861.57 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 861.57 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 356,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,845.06/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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