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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.30, 859.77 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.30, 859.77 and 545.32 is: 751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.30 : 859.77 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.30/859.77 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.30x = 859.77 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.30x = 468,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,849.78/624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.00

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