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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 868.09 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 868.09 and 624.70 is: 868.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 868.09 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/868.09 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 868.09 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 542,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,295.82/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.09

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