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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 861.94 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 861.94 and 415.02 is: 572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 861.94 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/861.94 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 861.94 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 357,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,726.09/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.53

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