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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 861.90 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 861.90 and 344.83 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 861.90 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/861.90 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 861.90 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 297,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,211.13/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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