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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 863.22 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 863.22 and 451.14 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 863.22 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/863.22 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 863.22 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 389,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,430.82/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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