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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 861.52 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 861.52 and 344.54 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 861.52 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/861.52 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 861.52 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 296,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,826.38/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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