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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 861.14 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 861.14 and 513.24 is: 707.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 861.14 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/861.14 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 861.14 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 441,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,971.49/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.81

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