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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 861.17 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 861.17 and 344.29 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 861.17 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/861.17 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 861.17 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 296,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,492.22/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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