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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.12, 861.28 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.12, 861.28 and 344.36 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.12 : 861.28 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.12/861.28 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.12x = 861.28 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.12x = 296,590.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,590.38/624.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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