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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 861.60 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 861.60 and 427.68 is: 590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 861.60 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/861.60 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 861.60 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 368,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,489.09/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.41

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