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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 862.58 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 862.58 and 494.28 is: 682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 862.58 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/862.58 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 862.58 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 426,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,357.28/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.95

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