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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 862.18 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 862.18 and 414.56 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 862.18 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/862.18 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 862.18 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 357,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,425.34/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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