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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 862.16 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 862.16 and 601.68 is: 831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 862.16 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/862.16 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 862.16 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 518,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,744.43/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.11

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