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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 860.23 and 586.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 860.23 and 586.33 is: 807.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 860.23 = 586.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/860.23 = 586.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 860.23 × 586.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 504,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,378.66/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.52

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