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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 861.56 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 861.56 and 437.88 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 861.56 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/861.56 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 861.56 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 377,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,259.89/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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