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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 932.37 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 932.37 and 579.60 is: 865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 932.37 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/932.37 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 932.37 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 540,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,401.65/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.15

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