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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 862.20 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 862.20 and 415.29 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 862.20 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/862.20 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 862.20 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 358,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,063.04/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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