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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 861.72 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 861.72 and 415.04 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 861.72 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/861.72 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 861.72 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 357,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,648.27/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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