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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 861.14 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 861.14 and 358.64 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 861.14 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/861.14 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 861.14 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 308,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,835.84/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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