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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 861.84 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 861.84 and 459.11 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 861.84 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/861.84 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 861.84 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 395,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,679.36/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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