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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 861.46 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 861.46 and 344.50 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 861.46 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/861.46 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 861.46 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 296,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,772.97/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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