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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.09, 861.25 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.09, 861.25 and 344.33 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.09 : 861.25 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.09/861.25 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.09x = 861.25 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.09x = 296,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,550.50/624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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