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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 862.32 and 486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 862.32 and 486.15 is: 671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 862.32 = 486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/862.32 = 486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 862.32 × 486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 419,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,212.56/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.42

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