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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 862.16 and 458.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 862.16 and 458.43 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 862.16 = 458.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/862.16 = 458.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 862.16 × 458.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 395,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,237.72/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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