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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 861.62 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 861.62 and 436.01 is: 601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 861.62 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/861.62 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 861.62 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 375,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,670.63/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.23

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