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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.17, 861.40 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.17, 861.40 and 344.43 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.17 : 861.40 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.17/861.40 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.17x = 861.40 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.17x = 296,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,687.70/624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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