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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.62, 860.82 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.62, 860.82 and 484.50 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.62 : 860.82 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.62/860.82 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.62x = 860.82 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.62x = 417,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,067.29/624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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