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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 862.92 and 476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 862.92 and 476.88 is: 658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 862.92 = 476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/862.92 = 476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 862.92 × 476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 411,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,509.29/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.96

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