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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 861.23 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 861.23 and 358.58 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 861.23 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/861.23 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 861.23 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 308,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,819.85/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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