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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 861.67 and 437.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 861.67 and 437.91 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 861.67 = 437.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/861.67 = 437.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 861.67 × 437.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 377,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,333.91/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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