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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 861.99 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 861.99 and 359.16 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 861.99 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/861.99 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 861.99 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 309,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,592.33/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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