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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.77, 863.12 and 532.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.77, 863.12 and 532.46 is: 735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.77 : 863.12 = 532.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.77/863.12 = 532.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.77x = 863.12 × 532.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.77x = 459,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,576.88/624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.59

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