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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.69, 862.13 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.69, 862.13 and 344.98 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.69 : 862.13 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.69/862.13 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.69x = 862.13 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.69x = 297,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,417.61/624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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