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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 861.44 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 861.44 and 344.46 is: 475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 861.44 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/861.44 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 861.44 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 296,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,729.90/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.36

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