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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.08, 861.23 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.08, 861.23 and 344.30 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.08 : 861.23 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.08/861.23 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.08x = 861.23 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.08x = 296,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,522.89/624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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