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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 861.31 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 861.31 and 358.64 is: 494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 861.31 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/861.31 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 861.31 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 308,899.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,899.59/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.91

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