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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 861.57 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 861.57 and 428.04 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 861.57 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/861.57 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 861.57 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 368,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,786.42/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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