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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 860.82 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 860.82 and 414.16 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 860.82 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/860.82 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 860.82 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 356,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,517.21/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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