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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 862.65 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 862.65 and 438.66 is: 605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 862.65 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/862.65 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 862.65 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 378,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,410.05/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.49

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