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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 860.45 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 860.45 and 595.40 is: 820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 860.45 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/860.45 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 860.45 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 512,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,304.65/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.27

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