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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 861.19 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 861.19 and 425.50 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 861.19 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/861.19 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 861.19 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 366,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,436.35/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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