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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 861.63 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 861.63 and 344.59 is: 475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 861.63 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/861.63 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 861.63 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 296,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,905.64/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.53

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