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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 862.11 and 478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 862.11 and 478.55 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 862.11 = 478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/862.11 = 478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 862.11 × 478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 412,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,562.74/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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