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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 862.02 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 862.02 and 414.86 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 862.02 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/862.02 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 862.02 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 357,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,617.62/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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