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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 861.10 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 861.10 and 458.56 is: 632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 861.10 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/861.10 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 861.10 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 394,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,866.02/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.15

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