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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 861.84 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 861.84 and 358.92 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 861.84 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/861.84 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 861.84 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 309,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,331.61/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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