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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 861.47 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 861.47 and 344.50 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 861.47 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/861.47 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 861.47 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 296,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,770.39/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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