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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.51 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.51 and 414.06 is: 571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.51 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.51 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.51 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 356,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,716.83/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.44

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