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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.07, 861.41 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.07, 861.41 and 428.15 is: 590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.07 : 861.41 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.07/861.41 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.07x = 861.41 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.07x = 368,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,812.69/624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.98

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