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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 859.76 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 859.76 and 575.45 is: 792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 859.76 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/859.76 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 859.76 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 494,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,755.17/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.04

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