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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.11, 862.11 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.11, 862.11 and 427.28 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.11 : 862.11 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.11/862.11 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.11x = 862.11 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.11x = 368,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,358.05/624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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