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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 862.78 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 862.78 and 484.77 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 862.78 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/862.78 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 862.78 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 418,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,249.86/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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