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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 861.87 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 861.87 and 359 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 861.87 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/861.87 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 861.87 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 309,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,411.33/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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