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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 860.56 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 860.56 and 414.23 is: 570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 860.56 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/860.56 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 860.56 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 356,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,464.43/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.87

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