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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.69, 862.14 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.69, 862.14 and 344.99 is: 476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.69 : 862.14 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.69/862.14 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.69x = 862.14 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.69x = 297,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,425.37/624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.12

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