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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.39, 861.65 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.39, 861.65 and 344.64 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.39 : 861.65 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.39/861.65 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.39x = 861.65 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.39x = 296,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,954.75/624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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