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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 860.40 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 860.40 and 507.84 is: 699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 860.40 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/860.40 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 860.40 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 436,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,945.54/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.70

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