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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 863.52 and 538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 863.52 and 538.96 is: 744.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 863.52 = 538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/863.52 = 538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 863.52 × 538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 465,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,402.74/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.84

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