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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 861.84 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 861.84 and 348.52 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 861.84 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/861.84 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 861.84 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 300,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,368.48/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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