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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 861.80 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 861.80 and 358.99 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 861.80 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/861.80 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 861.80 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 309,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,373.63/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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