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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 862.05 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 862.05 and 359.15 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 862.05 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/862.05 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 862.05 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 309,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,600.95/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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