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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.62, 862.01 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.62, 862.01 and 414.44 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.62 : 862.01 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.62/862.01 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.62x = 862.01 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.62x = 357,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,248.15/624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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