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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.50, 861.81 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.50, 861.81 and 348.50 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 861.81 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/861.81 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 861.81 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 300,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,340.79/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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