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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 861.66 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 861.66 and 362.46 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 861.66 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/861.66 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 861.66 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 312,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,317.28/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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