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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 862.20 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 862.20 and 359.26 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 862.20 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/862.20 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 862.20 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 309,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,748.76/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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