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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.73, 862.08 and 428.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.73, 862.08 and 428.29 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.73 : 862.08 = 428.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.73/862.08 = 428.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.73x = 862.08 × 428.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.73x = 369,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,220.24/624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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