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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 861 and 623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 861 and 623.12 is: 859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 861 = 623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/861 = 623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 861 × 623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 536,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,506.32/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.68

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