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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.23, 861.41 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.23, 861.41 and 344.46 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.23 : 861.41 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.23/861.41 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.23x = 861.41 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.23x = 296,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,719.57/624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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