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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 860.73 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 860.73 and 493.46 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 860.73 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/860.73 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 860.73 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 424,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,735.83/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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