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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 862.05 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 862.05 and 359.13 is: 495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 862.05 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/862.05 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 862.05 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 309,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,584.78/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.62

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