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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 861.60 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 861.60 and 603.52 is: 832.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 861.60 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/861.60 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 861.60 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 519,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,992.83/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.47

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