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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 861.46 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 861.46 and 362.24 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 861.46 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/861.46 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 861.46 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 312,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,055.27/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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