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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 862.34 and 359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 862.34 and 359.35 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 862.34 = 359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/862.34 = 359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 862.34 × 359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 309,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,881.88/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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