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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 862.10 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 862.10 and 428.64 is: 591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 862.10 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/862.10 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 862.10 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 369,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,530.54/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.67

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