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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.77, 861.69 and 414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.77, 861.69 and 414.87 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.77 : 861.69 = 414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.77/861.69 = 414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.77x = 861.69 × 414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.77x = 357,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,489.33/624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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