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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 862.04 and 344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 862.04 and 344.89 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 862.04 = 344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/862.04 = 344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 862.04 × 344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 297,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,308.98/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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