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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 860.76 and 499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 860.76 and 499.82 is: 689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 860.76 = 499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/860.76 = 499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 860.76 × 499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 430,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,220.76/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.29

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