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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 861.59 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 861.59 and 414.54 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 861.59 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/861.59 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 861.59 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 357,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,164.65/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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