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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.19, 861.37 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.19, 861.37 and 344.41 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.19 : 861.37 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.19/861.37 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.19x = 861.37 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.19x = 296,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,664.87/624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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