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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 861.59 and 411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 861.59 and 411.58 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 861.59 = 411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/861.59 = 411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 861.59 × 411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 354,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,613.00/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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