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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 861.12 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 861.12 and 425.36 is: 586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 861.12 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/861.12 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 861.12 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 366,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,286.00/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.54

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