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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 862.44 and 610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 862.44 and 610.96 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 862.44 = 610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/862.44 = 610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 862.44 × 610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 526,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,916.34/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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