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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.50, 861.54 and 427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.50, 861.54 and 427.94 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 861.54 = 427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/861.54 = 427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 861.54 × 427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 368,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,687.43/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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