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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 861.83 and 541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 861.83 and 541.17 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 861.83 = 541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/861.83 = 541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 861.83 × 541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 466,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,396.54/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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