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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 860.30 and 524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 860.30 and 524.47 is: 722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 860.30 = 524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/860.30 = 524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 860.30 × 524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 451,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,201.54/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.96

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