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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 862.59 and 428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 862.59 and 428.74 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 862.59 = 428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/862.59 = 428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 862.59 × 428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 369,826.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,826.84/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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