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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 861.93 and 476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 861.93 and 476.37 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 861.93 = 476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/861.93 = 476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 861.93 × 476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 410,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,597.59/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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