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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 862.36 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 862.36 and 415.18 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 862.36 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/862.36 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 862.36 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 358,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,037.00/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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