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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 862.38 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 862.38 and 501.80 is: 692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 862.38 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/862.38 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 862.38 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 432,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,737.97/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.92

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