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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 862.05 and 344.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 862.05 and 344.94 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 862.05 = 344.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/862.05 = 344.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 862.05 × 344.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 297,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,351.22/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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