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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 861.36 and 492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 861.36 and 492.94 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 861.36 = 492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/861.36 = 492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 861.36 × 492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 424,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,598.80/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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