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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 861.34 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 861.34 and 340.60 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 861.34 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/861.34 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 861.34 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 293,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,371.88/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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