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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 861.83 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 861.83 and 362.61 is: 500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 861.83 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/861.83 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 861.83 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 312,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,508.18/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.46

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