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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.45, 861.60 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.45, 861.60 and 358.83 is: 495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.45 : 861.60 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.45/861.60 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.45x = 861.60 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.45x = 309,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,167.93/624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.10

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