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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.13, 861.29 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.13, 861.29 and 340.55 is: 469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.13 : 861.29 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.13/861.29 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.13x = 861.29 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.13x = 293,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,308.00/624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.95

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