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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 859.31 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 859.31 and 458.31 is: 630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 859.31 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/859.31 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 859.31 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 393,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,828.07/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.77

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