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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 861.69 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 861.69 and 447.78 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 861.69 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/861.69 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 861.69 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 385,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,847.55/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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