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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 862.03 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 862.03 and 359.18 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 862.03 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/862.03 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 862.03 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 309,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,626.14/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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