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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 862.15 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 862.15 and 359.23 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 862.15 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/862.15 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 862.15 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 309,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,710.14/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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