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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.43, 861.69 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.43, 861.69 and 344.66 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.43 : 861.69 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.43/861.69 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.43x = 861.69 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.43x = 296,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,990.21/624.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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