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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 863.36 and 541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 863.36 and 541.63 is: 748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 863.36 = 541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/863.36 = 541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 863.36 × 541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 467,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,621.68/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.45

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