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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 861.47 and 358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 861.47 and 358.70 is: 495.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 861.47 = 358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/861.47 = 358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 861.47 × 358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 309,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,012.61/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.04

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