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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 862.19 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 862.19 and 376.02 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 862.19 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/862.19 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 862.19 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 324,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,199.90/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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