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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 861.49 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 861.49 and 344.49 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 861.49 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/861.49 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 861.49 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 296,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,780.13/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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