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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.55, 862.04 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.55, 862.04 and 414.63 is: 572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.55 : 862.04 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.55/862.04 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.55x = 862.04 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.55x = 357,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,427.65/624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.30

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