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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 862.24 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 862.24 and 545.52 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 862.24 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/862.24 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 862.24 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 470,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,369.16/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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