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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 862.10 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 862.10 and 344.98 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 862.10 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/862.10 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 862.10 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 297,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,405.53/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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