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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 862.65 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 862.65 and 412.21 is: 569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 862.65 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/862.65 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 862.65 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 355,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,595.19/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.01

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