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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 862.25 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 862.25 and 415.02 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 862.25 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/862.25 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 862.25 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 357,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,851.00/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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