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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 860.49 and 610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 860.49 and 610.17 is: 837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 860.49 = 610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/860.49 = 610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 860.49 × 610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 525,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,045.18/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.07

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