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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 861.50 and 344.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 861.50 and 344.57 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 861.50 = 344.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/861.50 = 344.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 861.50 × 344.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 296,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,848.45/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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