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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 861.32 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 861.32 and 484.23 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 861.32 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/861.32 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 861.32 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 417,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,076.98/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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