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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 861.44 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 861.44 and 414.02 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 861.44 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/861.44 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 861.44 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 356,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,647.01/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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