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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 863.12 and 578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 863.12 and 578.72 is: 799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 863.12 = 578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/863.12 = 578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 863.12 × 578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 499,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,504.81/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.46

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