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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 861.62 and 477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 861.62 and 477.06 is: 658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 861.62 = 477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/861.62 = 477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 861.62 × 477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 411,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,042.05/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.00

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