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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 861.96 and 484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 861.96 and 484.59 is: 668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 861.96 = 484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/861.96 = 484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 861.96 × 484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 417,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,697.20/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.62

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