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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 918.54 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 918.54 and 624.24 is: 862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 918.54 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/918.54 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 918.54 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 573,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,389.41/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.34

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